About Us
At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River property. Located in the Qikiqtani Region on Baffin Island, Nunavut, it’s one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations and we are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.
We are a unique company with a strong management team. Our leadership team has amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects from community consultation and permitting, through to operation. Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you won't find anywhere else.
The Operations Analyst plays a key role in improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Company's operations. The role involves analyzing business processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and optimize operations. This role is based at our Oakville, Ontario office.
• Gather, analyze, and interpret data from various sources to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas of opportunity within operational processes. Work with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance workflows.
• Prepare regular reports that summarize operational performance, KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), and other relevant metrics to stakeholders.
• Address operational challenges, suggest solutions, and ensure that improvements align with company goals.
• Work closely with other departments (e.g., operations, finance, logistics) to ensure smooth operations and address any issues.
• Assist in preparing operational budgets and forecasts, ensuring they align with organizational goals and objectives.
• Look for opportunities to automate repetitive tasks to increase efficiency and reduce errors.
• Document processes, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency across teams.
• Leverage various software tools (e.g., Excel, SQL) to analyze data and automate reporting.
This list is not intended to be exhaustive. Other duties may be required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline or similar (required)
• Registered, or have the ability to register, as a P.Eng in Ontario and Nunavut
• 5 years open pit mining experience.
• Proficient with SQL databases and industry-standard planning software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working in permafrost environments preferred.
• Ability to know what the business does and how it is done. Has awareness of its competitors, developments in the sector, and understands the importance of customer satisfaction and shareholder value.
• Ability to adapt to changes, learn new skills, and take on new challenges.
• Ability to work things out without having to be shown too often. Takes responsibility for own time and effectiveness. Alert to opportunities to contribute appropriately without being told. Takes proactive steps to identify and address challenges, propose improvements, and contribute beyond your assigned tasks demonstrates initiative.
• Sets high but achievable standards for self and others. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and outcomes. Constantly reviews performance to identify areas to develop.
• Ability to actively participate in a team, encourage co-operation, and be aware of the needs of others. Ability to share information and support other team members, and prioritise team goals over individual goals.
• Ability to be precise and minimize errors to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Ability to generate or recognize ideas, alternatives, or possibilities that may be useful in solving problems
• Knowledge of digital tools and technology. Proficient with standard office software such as Microsoft Office. Proficient with geologic and resource modelling software such as Leapfrog, GEMS or similar. Proficient with SQL databases. Proficient with mine planning software such as MineSight, Whittle
• Ability to understand financial principles, budgets, and basic financial statements that are beneficial for informed decision making.
• The ability to conceive, develop, deliver, and scale new products, services, processes, and business models for customers.
• Ability to plan, organize, delegate, and monitor progress against the objectives set.
• Ability to recognise information needs, and identify and utilise appropriate information sources. Persists in seeking information and adopts a variety of strategies. Questions, checks and evaluates information and sources.
• Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks to ensure that work is completed effectively and deadlines are met.
• Ability to define a problem; determine the cause of the problem; identify, prioritize, and reach logical conclusions, and decide on appropriate plan of action.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions. Ability to think critically, and the capacity to make informed judgments based on available information.
• Ability to pick up and assimilate relevant information quickly and easily. Learns new tasks rapidly. Responds swiftly and appropriately. Can think on their feet in rapidly changing environments.
• Ability to think proactively and consider longer-term opportunities as well as challenges that might develop in the future leading to a clear set of goals, plans, and new ideas in a competitive and changing environment.